I'm sharing this conversation that first aired on the Context and Color of the  Bible podcast - talking about how stories of the Bible package up truth that we can easily retain and share with others. In this episode, hosts of the Context and Color of the Bible podcast, Erika VanHaitsma and Veronica Copenhaver and I model this, by talking through the story of Noah and the flood. Whether you’re a longtime student of the Bible or just beginning, we hope this conversation will help you learn to drink in the Story of the Bible and live like it's true. 

Resources: 

Check out Shannon's recommendation list HERE.

StoryRunners - A Cru MinistryThe C

ontext and Color of the Bible Podcast:

Join Veronica and Erika on their podcast for more rich, Bible-centered conversations!

• Website
• Instagram
• Facebook
• YouTube

--

Live Like It's True is part of the Round the Table network: Where Truth and Life Meet. Serving the church through honest storytelling and biblical reflection. 

--

Live Like it's True is part of the Round the Table network: serving the Church through honest storytelling and biblical reflection. Gospel Threads traces the redemption story woven through Scripture and connects it to everyday life.

Learn more at ShannonPopkin.com.

Stories aren’t just for entertainment—God uses them to deliver truth in ways that stick. But we have to slow down and receive what He’s saying. I’m joined by Erika VanHaitsma and Veronica Copenhaver, hosts of the Context and Color of the Bible podcast, to explore how Scripture’s stories shape the way we see God and ourselves. Whether you’re a longtime student of the Bible or just beginning, this conversation will help you fall in love with God’s story all over again.

Check out Shannon's recommendation list HERE.

Free Workbook to Study the Stories of the Bible HERE.

Context and Color of the Bible Podcast

Join Veronica and Erika on their podcast for more rich, Bible centered conversations!

• Website
• Instagram
• Facebook
• YouTube

--

Live Like It's True is part of the Round the Table network: Where Truth and Life Meet. Serving the church through honest storytelling and biblical reflection. 

--

Live Like it's True is part of the Round the Table network: serving the Church through honest storytelling and biblical reflection. Gospel Threads traces the redemption story woven through Scripture and connects it to everyday life.

Learn more at ShannonPopkin.com.

What happens when the place meant to nurture our faith becomes a source of pain?

In this episode of the Live Like It's True Podcast, Megan Hill and I talk candidly about church hurt—where it comes from, the wounds judgment can leave behind, and the vital role of grace within the body of Christ. Together, we point to Jesus, who endured suffering without bitterness, and remember that healing is meant to happen in community. 

With practical wisdom and gospel hope, this conversation calls us to humility, extend mercy, and move toward restored relationships.

Check out Megan's book on my recommendation list HERE.

Megan Hill

Megan Hill is an editor for The Gospel Coalition and the author of several books, including: Sighing on Sunday: 40 Meditations for When Church Hurts. Megan's writing has also appeared in The Washington Post, Christianity Today, Tabletalk, Focus on the Family, Desiring God, and Reformation 21.

A pastor's wife and pastor's daughter, she lives in Massachusetts with her husband and four children.

 Connect with Megan:

• Instagram
• Facebook
• Website

--

Live Like It's True is part of the Round the Table network: Where Truth and Life Meet. Serving the church through honest storytelling and biblical reflection. 

--

Learn more at ShannonPopkin.com.

Do you picture God rolling His eyes at you? Do you picture His exasperation over your devastating sin? In this episode with Carolyn Lacy, we're looking at how God responded to the Israelites' outrageous sin. And what God most wanted Moses to know about Him in this instance might surprise you. It might keep you from flinching or shrinking back.

Guest: Carolyn Lacey

Get your Free Resource: Pray the Promises

Recommended Resources: Check out Shannon's Amazon Storefront HERE which features Carolyn's book, "Amazed: 30 Day of Growing in Awe of God".

--

Live Like It's True is part of the Round the Table network: Where Truth and Life Meet. Serving the church through honest storytelling and biblical reflection. 

--

Live Like it's True is part of the Round the Table network: serving the Church through honest storytelling and biblical reflection. Gospel Threads traces the redemption story woven through Scripture and connects it to everyday life.

Learn more at ShannonPopkin.com.

 Betrayal leaves deep wounds—but humility unlocks the way forward. Sandra Currie shares her story of infidelity, shame, and the quiet, powerful work of post-betrayal healing through Jesus. Part 2 of 2.

Free Resource from Live Like it's True

Check out my recommended resources HERE.

Sandra Currie

James and Sandra Currie live in the Metro Detroit area, where they help other couples find healing and God's grace. Go to LovesHealingGrace.com for more. 

--

Live Like It's True is part of the Round the Table network: Where Truth and Life Meet. Serving the church through honest storytelling and biblical reflection. 

--

Live Like it's True is part of the Round the Table network: serving the Church through honest storytelling and biblical reflection. Gospel Threads traces the redemption story woven through Scripture and connects it to everyday life.

Learn more at ShannonPopkin.com.

When Sandra read the message on her husband’s phone, she froze. It uncovered the first of his devastating secrets.

Listen as Sandra shares about the weight and shame of experiencing betrayal, and the open arms of Jesus during the aftermath of infidelity. Part 1 of 2.

Sandra Currie

James and Sandra Currie live in the Metro Detroit area, where they help other couples find healing and God's grace. Go to LovesHealingGrace.com for more. 

--

Live Like It's True is part of the Round the Table network: Where Truth and Life Meet. Serving the church through honest storytelling and biblical reflection. 

--

Live Like it's True is part of the Round the Table network: serving the Church through honest storytelling and biblical reflection. Gospel Threads traces the redemption story woven through Scripture and connects it to everyday life.

Learn more at ShannonPopkin.com.

What if the people most certain they see Jesus are the ones missing Him entirely?

In this episode of the Live Like It's True podcast, Glenna Marshall and I dive into John 9, exploring the healing of the man born blind and the danger of rule-driven faith. Together, we unpack spiritual blindness, church power dynamics, and the freedom found in humility and grace.

Purchase "Kinda Judgy"

 If you're tired of being judged—or even more tired of being so judgy, grab a copy of my new book with Moody Publishers: Kinda Judgy: Finding Mercy for Myself and Others in Six Stories of the Bible. As we step into the stories of Noah, Rahab, Jonah and others, we'll not only get biblical clarity on judgment and mercy, we'll encounter the One who melts our judgy hearts with His lavish mercy. Ready to lay down your gavel? Come find mercy for yourself and others in this six week study. 

Are You Kinda Judgy? 

Take the quiz, get your results, then download my free Judgy Heartcheck.

You can browse the episodes from the Kinda Judgy series here.

Resources: Check out Glenna's books on Shannon's list HERE.

Glenna Marshall

Glenna Marshall is married to her pastor, William, and is the mother of two sons. Glenna is the author of four books and speaks at retreats and conferences, sharing both her struggles with infertility and chronic pain, and her deep love of Scripture.

 Connect with Glenna:

• Instagram
• Facebook
• Website

--

Live Like It's True is part of the Round the Table network: Where Truth and Life Meet. Serving the church through honest storytelling and biblical reflection. 

--

Live Like it's True is part of the Round the Table network: serving the Church through honest storytelling and biblical reflection. Gospel Threads traces the redemption story woven through Scripture and connects it to everyday life.

Learn more at ShannonPopkin.com.

Judgy people distance themselves and look down on others. But the surprise in the Bible is what actually makes someone righteous. In this episode of Live Like It's True, Felicity Carswell and I talk about the Pharisee and the Tax Collector from Luke 18 and share some of our own stories of being confronted with self-reliance.

The truth is, none of us are righteous. We all need mercy. And when we receive it—when we go home justified, we're also free of judging ourselves against other people.  

Purchase "Kinda Judgy"

 If you're tired of being judged—or even more tired of being so judgy, grab a copy of my new book with Moody Publishers: Kinda Judgy: Finding Mercy for Myself and Others in Six Stories of the Bible. As we step into the stories of Noah, Rahab, Jonah and others, we'll not only get biblical clarity on judgment and mercy, we'll encounter the One who melts our judgy hearts with His lavish mercy. Ready to lay down your gavel? Come find mercy for yourself and others in this six week study. 

Are You Kinda Judgy? 

Take the quiz, get your results, then download my free Judgy Heartcheck.

You can browse the episodes from the Kinda Judgy series here.

Resources: Check out Felicity's podcast in our recommended resources HERE

Felicity Carswell

Felicity lives in Chicagoland, Illinois with her husband and two children. She loves people, sport & a good novel, alongside teaching the Bible to women in her local church. Together with her sister, Sarah, Felicity hosts the Two Sisters and A Cup of Tea podcast. Her biscuit of choice is a Chocolate Hobnob.

Felicity lives in Chicagoland, Illinois with her husband and two children. She loves people, sport & a good novel, alongside teaching the Bible to women in her local church. Together with her sister, Sarah, Felicity hosts the Two Sisters and A Cup of Tea podcast. Her biscuit of choice is a Chocolate Hobnob.

 Connect with Felicity

• Instagram
• Facebook
• Website

--

Live Like It's True is part of the Round the Table network: Where Truth and Life Meet. Serving the church through honest storytelling and biblical reflection. 

--

Live Like it's True is part of the Round the Table network: serving the Church through honest storytelling and biblical reflection. Gospel Threads traces the redemption story woven through Scripture and connects it to everyday life.

Learn more at ShannonPopkin.com.

At one point, Bill was so angry with his mom that he decided to go, "no contact." But here's the story of what stopped him and what happened when he and Pam chose to love (not cancel) parents who would have been considered "toxic" by many. 

Listen as Bill and Pam share a beautiful multi-generational story of redemption, love, and hope. 

 Links to all three parts of this Episode: 

• Part 1: Are My Parents Toxic? The Truth about Going "No Contact"
• Part 2: Boundaries Or Walls? How To Wisely Love Your Toxic Parent
• Part 3: What Happened When They Chose Cancel-Free Boundaries to Love Toxic Parents

Purchase "Kinda Judgy"

 If you're tired of being judged—or even more tired of being so judgy, grab a copy of my new book with Moody Publishers: Kinda Judgy: Finding Mercy for Myself and Others in Six Stories of the Bible. As we step into the stories of Noah, Rahab, Jonah and others, we'll not only get biblical clarity on judgment and mercy, we'll encounter the One who melts our judgy hearts with His lavish mercy. Ready to lay down your gavel? Come find mercy for yourself and others in this six week study. 

Are You Kinda Judgy? 

Take the quiz, get your results, then download my free Judgy Heartcheck.

You can browse the episodes from the Kinda Judgy series here.

Bill and Pam Farrel

Bill and Pam are the authors of over sixty books, including Men Are Like Waffles, Women Are Like Spaghetti. They join their voices at marriage and parenting conferences with Bill offering strength and wisdom to men, and Pam encouraging women to be courageous, influential and strong in faith.
Connect with Bill and Pam

• Instagram
• Facebook
• Website

--

Live Like It's True is part of the Round the Table network: Where Truth and Life Meet. Serving the church through honest storytelling and biblical reflection. 

--

Learn more at ShannonPopkin.com.

You’ve heard of boundaries and canceling relationships because “I have to do what’s best for me.” But are these boundaries—or walls? Bill and Pam Farrel show us a new, cancel-free way to do boundaries as they tell the story of pursuing relationship with Pam’s alcoholic father and Bill’s very controlling mom.

In a world of people going "no contact" and burning bridges between generations, Bill and Pam Farrel invite us to pursue relationships across generations instead of burning bridges.

Links to all three parts of this Episode: 

• Part 1: Are My Parents Toxic? The Truth about Going "No Contact"
• Part 2: Boundaries Or Walls? How To Wisely Love Your Toxic Parent
• Part 3: What Happened When They Chose Cancel-Free Boundaries to Love Toxic Parents

Purchase "Kinda Judgy"

 If you're tired of being judged—or even more tired of being so judgy, grab a copy of my new book with Moody Publishers: Kinda Judgy: Finding Mercy for Myself and Others in Six Stories of the Bible. As we step into the stories of Noah, Rahab, Jonah and others, we'll not only get biblical clarity on judgment and mercy, we'll encounter the One who melts our judgy hearts with His lavish mercy. Ready to lay down your gavel? Come find mercy for yourself and others in this six week study. 

Are You Kinda Judgy? 

Take the quiz, get your results, then download my free Judgy Heartcheck.

You can browse the episodes from the Kinda Judgy series here.

Check out Bill and Pam's books on Shannon's recommendation list HERE.

Bill and Pam Farrel

Bill and Pam are the authors of over sixty books, including Men Are Like Waffles, Women Are Like Spaghetti. They join their voices at marriage and parenting conferences with Bill offering strength and wisdom to men, and Pam encouraging women to be courageous, influential and strong in faith.
Connect with Bill and Pam

• Instagram
• Facebook
• Website

--

Live Like It's True is part of the Round the Table network: Where Truth and Life Meet. Serving the church through honest storytelling and biblical reflection. 

--

Learn more at ShannonPopkin.com.